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In the context of organisms and biological systems, how does the second law of thermodynamics apply?
In the context of organisms and biological systems, how does the second law of thermodynamics apply?
- Energy is lost in each energy transfer, leading to lower quality forms. (correct)
- Energy is generated with each successive energy transfer.
- Energy is not used by organisms and is stored for future use.
- Energy is conserved and remains at the same quality level.
What defines a population in ecology?
What defines a population in ecology?
- All the different species coexisting in an ecosystem.
- The interconnected food chains in a biological community.
- All the Trophic levels in an ecosystem.
- All the members of a species living in a given area at the same time. (correct)
What is one major factor that limits the number of steps in a food chain?
What is one major factor that limits the number of steps in a food chain?
- Soil pH
- Energy loss (correct)
- Water availability
- Sunlight intensity
What best describes a biological community?
What best describes a biological community?
How much energy from one consumer level is typically represented in the next higher level?
How much energy from one consumer level is typically represented in the next higher level?
What is the term for the feeding positions in a food chain or web?
What is the term for the feeding positions in a food chain or web?
What happens to energy as it moves through trophic levels in a food chain?
What happens to energy as it moves through trophic levels in a food chain?
When are consumers classified as tertiary consumers?
When are consumers classified as tertiary consumers?
Which type of organisms play a crucial role in returning nutrients to the soil in an ecosystem?
Which type of organisms play a crucial role in returning nutrients to the soil in an ecosystem?
What percentage of energy at one trophic level is typically available to the next higher trophic level?
What percentage of energy at one trophic level is typically available to the next higher trophic level?
What concept of thermodynamics explains the energy loss in food chains?
What concept of thermodynamics explains the energy loss in food chains?
Why might the energy remaining in a food chain not be enough to support higher trophic levels?
Why might the energy remaining in a food chain not be enough to support higher trophic levels?
What concept in ecology does the Circle of Life exemplify?
What concept in ecology does the Circle of Life exemplify?
How does Mufasa explain the relationship between lions, antelopes, and grass in the Circle of Life?
How does Mufasa explain the relationship between lions, antelopes, and grass in the Circle of Life?
Which ecological concept is violated by disrupting the Circle of Life?
Which ecological concept is violated by disrupting the Circle of Life?
In the context of the Circle of Life, what does 'balance and respect all the creatures' imply?
In the context of the Circle of Life, what does 'balance and respect all the creatures' imply?
What is the fundamental idea conveyed by Mufasa about the Circle of Life to Simba?
What is the fundamental idea conveyed by Mufasa about the Circle of Life to Simba?
What environmental implication arises from understanding the Circle of Life concept?
What environmental implication arises from understanding the Circle of Life concept?
